FSCI 100 - Development of the Death Investigat

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

FORENSIC SCIENCE

Description:

A broad introduction of the development of the Death Investigation system from origin and inception through history to today's modern forensic practices. Overview of future job opportunities and career requirements. Inclusive of a comparative analysis of various post mortem examinations, including hospitals versus forensic. Descriptive and detailed workings of a functioning Medical Examiners (ME) office. Course Objectives (1) Describe the Origin and History of the Coroner's system. (2) Identify the laws that govern the present day coroner's system. (3) Compare and contrast the difference between the coroners vs. medical examiner systems. (4) Evaluate and examine the difference between a hospital pathologist and a forensic pathologist.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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